Location, Location, Location!

Originally the site of historic Haymarket Square (where the world’s labor movement began) and the meatpacking district, the West Loop has evolved into a lively neighborhood of cutting edge businesses, restaurants helmed by world-famous innovative chefs and a bustling nightlife thanks to popular music venues, art galleries, wine bars, brewpubs, outdoor cafes and nightclubs. The neighborhood retains its historic flavor of 1880s buildings situated on a boulevard with the back streets still plying the old meatpacking trade. Greektown borders on the south edge, providing a totally different ethnic Chicago experience.

By partnering with local businesses, Catalyst Ranch can help meeting planners fill a multiple day meeting schedule from morning to night with unique offerings, group activities or more intimate experiences. Referrals and recommendations are available for every minute of your stay in Chicago.

Trains, Planes and Automobiles

Getting to Catalyst Ranch is no trouble at all for meeting attendees. Although we’re in downtown Chicago, we’re right off the exit on the expressway that connects us to both O’Hare and Midway airports. Convenient, inexpensive parking is a block away. No need to navigate busy downtown streets and pay exorbitant parking rates. Catalyst Ranch is blocks away from Ogilvie Transportation Center and a short cab ride away from Union Station. If your meeting attendees are local to Chicago, hop on the CTA. Catalyst Ranch is near Pink, Green and Blue trains and major bus routes. You can even get here via pogo stick if you’re so inclined!

Sleeping Rooms

Every moment of your offsite meeting can be exceptional and that includes your meeting attendees’ hotel stay. Our Preferred Hotel Partners provide the same hands-on customer service clients expect from Catalyst Ranch. Over the years, we have developed a strong partnerships to provide meeting clients with a variety sleeping room options.

I Like the Nightlife

Chicago is known for incredible fine dining and the West Loop has some of the best in the city. Just steps away from Catalyst Ranch, top chefs can be found whipping up innovative new meals and artisanal cocktails.